Northern Pantanal
Visit the Pantanal, exploring this wildlife rich area on foot, on horseback and in canoes.
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio.
Utilising carefully selected properties as bases for tracking endemic species, linger for multiple days in remote locations to maximise on opportunities for in-depth explorations and memorable sightings. We can even arrange for those with a larger budget who are keen to track jaguars to join specialist research trips open to only 12 people each year.
Visit the Pantanal, exploring this wildlife rich area on foot, on horseback and in canoes.
Visit a protected jungle corridor that is home to the highest density of jaguar on Earth.
Marvel at the colonial history and interesting architecture of the isolated city of Manaus.
See the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor, home to rare black jaguars.
Brazil is jam-packed with phenomenal wildlife, endangered species and a myriad of peculiar birds, and a trip that combines the Pantanal with the Amazon allows nature-loving wayfarers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive and intimate knowledge of these unique habitats and their inhabitants. Combining the ultimate bragging rights of having ridden on horseback over floodplains with paddling canoes with monkeys scurrying overhead, this in-depth exploration moves through the classic wildlife landscapes of Brazil and allows just enough time for samba and bossa nova in Rio.
In a place with no crowds, very low guide to visitor ratios, fascinating indigenous communities and floating lodges, we can arrange jaguar tracking trips in the company of researchers – however, there is a significant extra cost involved in joining this programme. With the goal of photographing, researching and camera-trapping this elusive species, you will be one of only 12 people per year who are permitted to join this project.
Day 1
Sao Paulo - Cuiaba - Pantanal
Days 2-4
Pantanal
Day 5
Pantanal - Cuiaba - Manaus
Day 6
Manaus - Tefe - Amazon
Days 7-8
Amazon
Day 9
Amazon - Tefe - Manaus - Rio
Day 1
Sao Paulo - Cuiaba - Pantanal
Days 2-4
Pantanal
Visit the Pantanal exploring this wildlife rich area on foot, horseback and canoes.
Day 5
Pantanal - Cuiaba - Manaus
Marvel at the colonial history of this isolated city.
Day 6
Manaus - Tefe - Amazon
Days 7-8
Amazon
Spend time with researchers in the Mamiraua Reserve in the Amazon, which has one of the highest densities of jaguars in the world.
Day 9
Amazon - Tefe - Manaus - Rio
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north and remains warm.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
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